Huge Mandrax drug bust
2009-06-21 14:38
Johannesburg - Mandrax worth R6 million was seized at a garage in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town police said on Sunday.
Captain Bernadine Steyn said the drugs were seized around 19:10 on Saturday as a result of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activities.
"Our investigation led to information of a possible drug deal at the specific garage in Lavis Drive," she said.
When a grey Toyota bakkie stopped at the garage police approached.
The driver fled on foot when he saw police approaching. He managed to evade capture.
Inside the bakkie police found 15 boxes containing about 200 000 Mandrax pills worth approximately R6 million.
A case of dealing in drugs was opened. No arrests had been made.
Anyone with information could contact Captain Chris Rossouw at the Organised Crime unit office in Bellville on 021-918-3000, said Steyn.
- SAPA